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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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